Fire crews from Leominster, Kingsland and Tenbury stations were sent to Mill Street in Leominster on Tuesday evening.
A spokesman for Leominster Fire Station said: "Just after 5pm yesterday, both our pumps were called to a report of a large livestock vehicle on fire, on Mill Street in town.
"With approximately 480 sheep on board, crews worked hard at dealing with what turned out to be overheated brakes."
The fire crews said all sheep were transferred unharmed to an oncoming support livestock carrier.
"Kingsland fire station and Tenbury Fire Station also assisted us at this incident, using the environmental pack we carry, to prevent water run off from entering the drain system," added the Leominster Fire Station spokesman.
Just after 5pm yesterday, both our pumps were called to a report of a large livestock vehicle on fire, on Mill St in town. With approx. 480 sheep on board, crews worked hard at dealing with what turned out to be the LGV’s overheated brakes. All sheep were transferred… (1/2)
— HWFire Leominster (@HWFireLeominstr) May 10, 2023
